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Suggest Remedies For Leg Pain After Back Surgery

Posted on Tue, 26 Jul 2016

Question: Still having problems with my leg after the back surgery,I was given a Rx for prednisone 4mg on 6/25/16.it did help some I took your advice and I rest and used my heat pad. I'm wondering should I go and get the mri of my pelvis done like the orthopedist recommend or is it to early to tell if the back surgery will take care of my piriformis problem.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Wait for 2 weeks more.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You had a back surgery just 3-4 weeks ago. It sometimes takes 4-6 weeks for the inflammation to go away completely. You can wait for two weeks more for MRI scan. Do continue with mild physiotherapy under the guidance of a proficient physiotherapist.
Do continue with prednisolone , pain killers and flexeril till then.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (14 minutes later)

Ok, I will wait 2 more weeks.Sorry to keep complaining of my leg pain it's just so painful right now.Thanks for being there.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Don't worry. You will feel better soon.

Detailed Answer:
No need to be sorry. We are there to help you. Do keep me informed regarding the progress.
Best Regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar